Gain one area, lose another?

[doclkk]

I have studied everyday now for 2 months and it feels like once I get good in an area and move on to another area, then I move on to another area and I feel like I kind of atrophy in the area that I get good at?

For example, I was really good at VICS like 2 weeks ago, didn't touch it for a while and got tripped up on a few problems.

Does this happen to anyone else? Or do I have a memento like illness?

thanks

[sudi760mba]

I don't think you're alone...It happens to me too...but I think there might be a way to solve it...
1) I've found "cross-studying" helps...For example, you study a concept to a problem but practice questions from another resource or mix some problems up...Sometimes when I'm not actively studying but I come across a GMAT problem and I have the urge to figure it out, I struggle with it and I tend to retain it better.

2) Somebody suggested copying all the concepts you were struggled with into a word file and keep reviewing it. The trick is never to get the same problem wrong twice.

Hope that helps.

[4score20]

Try to memorize key strategies for the different areas. Review those strategies before you do those questions.